Cost of ADA Compliance $1M for North Adams

The council on Tuesday heard an update on the federal audit of the city’s ADA compliance and voted to raze a building if it isn’t fixed by the end of September.

Councilor Lisa Blackmer questioned why newer buildings, such as the library, were not ADA compliant. Building Inspector William Meranti, who with Administrative Officer Michael Canales was instrumental in negotiating a compromise on the lengthy …